Events
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Oct 20
Scaling Production & Creating a Healthy Workplace with Green Wagon Farm - TOPP Partner Event
October 20, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM Green Wagon Farm, 4960 Quiggle Ave, Ada, MI, 49301
Join us for a farm tour, presentation & Q&A with Green Wagon Farm, hosted by Real Organic Project & TOPP. Learn how Heather & Chad Anderson scaled veggie production, built a strong team, and fostered a healthy workplace for long-term success.
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Oct 26
Old City Acres Farm Tour with free transportation from Detroit - TOPP Partner Event
October 26, 2025 1:00PM – 3:00PM 6633 Stony Creek Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Join us for a farm tour at Old City Acres Farm in Ypsilanti, MI. The farmer, Alex Ball, will show how Old City Acres manages its production and partnerships, and learn about innovative ways they’re connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.
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Oct 26
Preserving Apples in Ionia
October 26, 2025 3:00PM – 5:30PM 50 E. Sprague Road
Join us for a fun day of learning to preserve apples in various ways, from canning to freezing. All participants will get a bag of apples to take home so you can practice what you learned!
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Nov 3
Moving Beyond Cottage Food - November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025 6:00PM – 7:30PM Zoom Webinar
Entrepreneurs and cottage food operators can learn basic knowledge to guide them in the right direction for becoming a licensed food operator and Moving Beyond Cottage Foods.
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Nov 10
Michigan Cottage Food Law - November 10, 2025
November 10, 2025 6:00PM – 8:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Nov 15
Scholarship Deadline for the 2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
November 15, 2025 9:30AM – 11:59PM
Apply by November 15 for 2 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program scholarships: 1. Detroit Farmer Scholarship for people in Detroit/Hamtramck/Highland Park 2. Transition to Organic Scholarship for farmers certifying as organic and working with a mentor
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Dec 10
Michigan Cottage Food Law - December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025 10:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar
The Michigan Cottage Food Law, Food safety practices related to producing cottage foods and how to start a cottage food business.
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Feb 7
Holland Area Beekeepers Association Bee School
February 7, 2026 7:30AM – 4:30PM Howard Miller Community Center, 14 South Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464
Learn from seasoned beekeepers in the West Michigan area!
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Feb 21
Kalamazoo Bee School
February 21, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 6767 West O Ave., Kalamazoo MI
Whether you're interested in learning how to keep honey bees or a seasoned beekeeper, the Kalamazoo Bee School offers opportunities to learn!
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Feb 23
2026 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program Begins!
February 23, 2026 9:30AM – 3:30PM Thr program runs from Feb. 23 to November 9.
The MSU Organic Farmer Training Program offers 33 classes on Mondays from Feb. 23 to November 9, 2026. See the full schedule at https://www.canr.msu.edu/organic_farmer_training_program/about/oftp-schedule
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